wiring DODGE POLARA 1965 3.G Owners Manual

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION '
The pointer on the indicator in the instrument panel cluster indicates the gear range the
transmission is in. (With a Console the
indicator is on the Console panel, located on the floor at the driver's right.) The Selector Lever is mounted on the right side of the
steering column. Pull the lever toward you and move it to the desired gear range. Gear
ranges are as follows:
"P" Parking. Supplements parking brake by
locking the transmission. Engine' can be
started in this range. Never use " P " while
car is in motion. Always apply parking brake while in this range.
"R" Reverse. Place your foot on the brake
pedal before selecting this range. An auto· matic safety control makes it impossible to
shift into Reverse at forward speeds above 10 miles per hour.
"N " Neutral. Use when car is standing at idle for prolonged period with engine running.
12 Engine can be started in this range.
"0 " Drive. For most city and highway driving.
"2" Second. For driving slowly in heavy city
traffic or on mountain roads where more precise speed control is desirable. Use it also when climbing long grades, and for "engine
braking" when descending moderately steep grades.
CAUTION:
To prevent IICes s engine speed do not ex·
ceed 60 miles per hour In this range.
" 1" First. For driving up very steep hills and for "engine braking" at low speeds (25 miles
per hour or less) when going down. In snow,
sand or mud, car can often be moved by alternately moving from Drive and Reverse with the accelerator slightly depressed to
achieve a "rocking motion.
CAUTION:
To prevent excess engine speed do not ex­
ceed 40 miles per hour In this range.
Towing. For short distances put transmission in Neutral, but don't exceed 35 mph. For long distances (more than 100 miles), or If the transmiSSion is not operative, the car should be towed with rear wheels off the ground or with the propeller shaft disconnected.
Assist Starting Procedure (Automatic and Manual Transmission). Your battery must contain an adequate charge to provide prompt starting power to the engine. If it does not, it may require "boosting" by transferring power t o it from a fully-charge battery. When this is done the negative cable on the charging bat­tery must be attached only to the negative (- ) post, and positive (+ ) to positive. Each post IS stamped on top. This precaution will prevent possible wiring damage to your car.
Assist starting can also be done by having the car pushed from behind. Make sure the bumpers on both cars align properly. If you have an automatic transmission put the selector lever in "N" (neutral) and when you have been pushed to about 15 mph, turn the ignition key to "On", press the accelerator pedal about half-way down and move the selector lever to "I" (first) gear. When the engine starts shift to "0" (drive) gear.
With a m anual transmission, press the clutch pedal and hold it there; then shift to Second or High gear. When a speed of about 10 mph is reached, press the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to "On" and slowly release the clutch pedal and engine should start.
Do not get an assist start by having t h e cal towed as it could be damaged by being thrust forward suddenly when the engine starts.

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CAUTION: To prevent possible wiring damage, certain precautions should be observed: It IS essential when replacing the cables on the battery, or when uSing a "booster" battery, thai the positive cable IS attached to the positive post and the negative cable IS attached to Ihe negative post. The negative cable IS attached to the engine block. Battery posts are marked plus (+ ) and minus (-). Also, If a "fast charger" is used while battery IS in car, disconnect both car battery cables before connecting the charger to battery. Do not use a "fast charger" to provide starting voltage.
which requires the following service attention. Two types are used -one has a wrapper on the carburetor air cleaner, and other does not. With Wrapper: Do the following every 6 months-inspect venhlator valve operation, clean filler cap, InSpect and clean air cleaner element and wash outer wrapper In kerosene and shake or blot dry. Every year-replace ventilator valve. Every two years-replace air cleaner element and wrapper. Without Wrapper: Do the follOWing at each change of engine Oil-inspect ventilator valve operation, Inspect and clean air cleaner element. Every year-replace ventilator valve and replace air cleaner element. More frequent servicing Crankcase Ventilation System. The engine in may be required if the car IS used for short. your car was equipped at the factory with a trip driving and prolonged engine idling. posItive ventilating system to reduce the emission of harmful fumes into the at mos· Ant/·Freele. So that your cooling system Will phere. Periodic and proper inspection and operate without freezing and Without over· cleaning of thiS valve is essential for good heating due to rust formation, the following engine performance and durability. Valve procedures should be observed. operation should be checked every 6 months O . . . by your Dealer, and more frequently if car IS Fall. Open ~adlator dralncock and remo~e used for short-trip driVing and prolonged threaded drain plugs In engine block to drain engine idling. Replace valve once a year. cooling system. Mov~ heat~r selector lever to ''HI'' or "Heat" position (If so eqUipped) to A special crankcase ventilation system is permit draining the heater lines. Thoroughly used on cars built for the state of California flush cooling system with clear water, then
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close radiator draincock and replace engine block drain plugs. Install MoPar Anti·Freeze (or other high-quality equivalent) to assure cooling system protection for the lowest anticipated temperature in the area where vehicle IS operated dUring the winter months. The cooling system should contain a minimum of 400:, anll-freeze for proper corrosion protection. I n geographiC areas where anli· freeze protecllon IS not necessary, after flushing, fill with clear water and add MoPar Rust ReSistor (or other hlgh·quality co~rosion inhibitor) to prevent the formation of rust deposits. This service IS reqUired annually.
It the vehicle was placed into service after January I , 1965, the first required Fall cooling system service may be eliminated. With the approach of cool weather, however, it IS very important to test the coolant for adequate anti-freeze protection and InSpect the system for eVidence of rust or leaks.
Only glycols and synthetic alcohol (Methanol) are acceptable bases for automobile anti­freeze. Solutions containing salts, sugar, honey, glucose, mineral oils, kerosene or similar material should never be used in the cooling system.
@Coolant Level: Have the coolant level checked during each stop at the gasoline station. Add water to bring level to about I-~' below the bottom of the filler neck. Overfilling Will dilute the anti-freeze and also result In coolant loss through the overflow tube. CAUTION: DriVing in heavy traffic, at high altitudes, or In very hot weather may build up pressure in the cooling system. When removing the cap place a cloth over the cap, turn left to first stop, allowing steam to escape through overflow tube, then remove cap.